British Columbia

Federal decision to shut down B.C. salmon farms prompts company court challenge

VANCOUVER - A British Columbia salmon farming company is going to court to challenge the federal government's decision not to renew the licences for its open-net farms off Vancouver Island. Documents ...

Mar 21, 2023

Vancouver park board offers tips on how to 'respect' city's coyotes

VANCOUVER - Now that coyote denning season is in full swing, the Vancouver park board is offering some tips for "peaceful coexistence" between the animals and humans. Their pups are born in the spring...

Mar 21, 2023

Hate crimes unit joins probe of international student's assault in Kelowna, B.C.

KELOWNA, B.C. - RCMP in Kelowna, B.C., confirm the BC Hate Crimes Team has joined an investigation into an attack on an international student in the city. A statement from the Kelowna detachment says ...

Mar 21, 2023

B.C. pharmacist who faked his COVID-19 vaccinations suspended for 30 days

VANCOUVER - A British Columbia pharmacist has been disciplined for claiming to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and falsifying provincial health records to hide his unvaccinated status. The College of P...

Mar 21, 2023

Saskatchewan First Nation comes to B.C. to talk about taking over child welfare

VANCOUVER - Leaders of a Saskatchewan First Nation are in Vancouver to launch plans to take over control of child welfare services for its members. It comes as the Key First Nation sent a letter to Pr...

Mar 21, 2023

B.C. anesthesiologist facing second sexual assault change after moving his practice

DELTA, B.C. - An anesthesiologist in British Columbia is facing a second charge of sexual assault. Police in Delta, B.C., say Dr. Olumuyiwa Bamgbade, who operated a pain clinic in that community befor...

Mar 20, 2023

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Inc. completes acquisition of IAA Inc.

VANCOUVER - Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Inc. announced it has closed its acquisition of U.S. firm IAA Inc. after a contentious few months that saw shareholders divided over the deal. Shareholders of the...

Mar 20, 2023

B.C. parent launches class-action lawsuit against makers of Fortnite video game

VANCOUVER - A Vancouver parent has launched a proposed class-action lawsuit against the makers of Fortnite, saying the popular video game is designed to be "as addictive as possible" for children. In ...

Mar 20, 2023

CUPE workers begin full-scale strike, halting bus service across B.C.'s Fraser Valley

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. - Bus service across most of B.C.'s Fraser Valley, from Abbotsford to Hope, has been halted by a strike. More than 200 members of CUPE Local 561 walked off the job, affecting all bus ...

Mar 20, 2023

B.C. officers use spike belt to arrest 'prolific offender' in alleged stolen vehicle

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. - Police in Abbotsford, B.C., say a "prolific offender" has been arrested after officers used a spike belt to prevent the suspect from fleeing in an allegedly stolen vehicle. It says ...

Mar 19, 2023